The Auctioneer

The Auctioneer A Memoir of Great Art, Legendary Collectors and Record-Breaking Auctions

eBook (25 May 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Simon de Pury is the art world's ultimate insider. His roles have included curator of the world-famous Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Chairman of Sotheby's Europe, and founder and owner of Sotheby's rival Phillips de Pury. His exuberant style, showmanship and iconoclasm in a highly conservative profession saw him described as 'the Mick Jagger of auctions'. His memoir of a life lived within the world's greatest collections and auction houses is a truly eye-opening insight into the highest reaches of art, where movie stars, musicians and athletes compete with hedge funders and billionaires to fuel record-breaking prices. Throughout this compelling and revealing journey into a world discretely hidden to all but a few insiders, Simon's passion for art in all its forms, and his extraordinary depth of knowledge shine through.

About the Publisher

Allen & Unwin

Allen & Unwin is Australia's leading independent publisher and has been voted "Publisher of the Year" twelve times including the inaugural award in 1992 and ten times since 2000. We publish around 250 new titles each year including literary and commercial fiction, a broad range of general non fiction, academic and professional titles and books for children and young adults. Our imprints include Allen & Unwin, Arena, Crows Nest and Inspired Living (MBS).

Book information

ISBN: 9781952533754
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Pub date:
DEWEY: 709.2
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English